You may have heard people talk about rosehips before without actually knowing what they are, let alone how to use them. And that's absolutely okay. There are a bajillion different plants out there, ...
Mushroom Foraging: 11 Easy Types to Find and a Few Tips to Remember
Mushroom foraging is a fantastic hobby that can even earn you money. Not only are foraged mushrooms delicious, but they sell for high prices. Plus, you can supplement your diet with some healthy (and ...
19 Fruits and Veggies You Should Never Store Together
Storing your food properly is one of the keys to extending its life. You might think that you can toss all food together in a fruit bowl or basket, but that would be wrong. Some produce shouldn't be ...
How to Seed, Eat, and Store Pomegranates
Pomegranates have earned a reputation as a nutritional powerhouse, but they aren't exactly the easiest fruits to seed or prepare. With a taste of tartness combined with a sweet undertone, ...
Inversion Canning: What Is It and Is It Safe?
Fall is my favorite time of the year for a lot of reasons - the gorgeous changing leaves, the crisp feel of the air, and most of all, a bountiful harvest from my garden. Although wandering among ...
How to Dry Lavender at Home
Drying lavender seems like it should be simple and straightforward. However, if you want to master the art of drying lavender there’s a lot more to it than cutting some stems, making a bunch, and ...
12 Herbs for Upset Stomach and Other Digestive Issues
Is there anything worse than an upset stomach? Thank goodness for all those herbs that can ease your digestive woes. The trouble is, not all herbs can be used to treat all tummy issues.For example, we ...
11 Best Herbs for Anxiety and Insomnia
Just about everyone I talk to these days is contending with some type of anxiety. We're living in unprecedented times, and that's causing veritable maelstroms of anxious thoughts and difficulty ...
5 Root Cellar Alternatives to Save Your Harvest
If you're fortunate enough to have a large parcel of land, you can build yourself a good old-fashioned root cellar to store food for the winter. For those of us who have smaller yards or irregular ...